: not Hispanic
non-Hispanic white voters
non-Hispanic noun

Examples of non-Hispanic in a Sentence

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Women and adults with diabetes were more likely to move into higher-risk groups, while men, non-Hispanic Black adults, and current smokers more often moved into lower-risk groups. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 July 2026 Hispanics make up roughly a third of the population, Black residents more than a quarter, and non-Hispanic white residents just over 30% — a rare balance where no single group defines the whole. Scott Ehrlich, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 During the same period, the state lost about 25,000 white non-Hispanic residents. Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 25 June 2026 One exception is that among non-Hispanic Black women, cardiovascular conditions are the most common cause of maternal mortality. Yenupini Joyce Adams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for non-Hispanic

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-Hispanic was in 1920

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“Non-Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Hispanic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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